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<div class="field field-name-field-issue-pubdate field-type-date field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">11/2009</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-feature-isprimary field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">no</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-feature-writer field-type-node-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Written By:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Patricia Agnew</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-feature-photographer field-type-node-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Photography By:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Christopher Shane</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-feature-photo field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="http://charlestonmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/675wide/public/shine.jpg?itok=ZNAL7CWV" width="675" height="434" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Global tastes and sustainable development are harmonious companions at Upper King&rsquo;s radiant Shine, where owner Dean Johnson and chef Dillon Snider feature eclectic cuisine and cocktails in the renovated former home of historical Rabens Tavern. Bamboo tables, reclaimed wood, antique chandeliers, and unique fixtures glow in the rich interior, and light, textures, and patterns create intriguing designs throughout. Anchored by a central bar and open kitchen, the expansive space also features patterned wallpaper, mosaic tile made from recycled car windshields, and banquettes and Panton chairs that provide stylishly comfortable seating. The appealing courtyard at the Line Street entrance welcomes guests into the bar, where talented bartenders pour a variety of specialty cocktails, premium sakes, regional and high gravity beers, and wines from around the world. Patrons enjoy the chatty, knowledgeable bar talk, the opportunity for sampling trendy new products, and the pleasant spot for dining and enjoying tunes spun regularly by popular local DJs. The menu is an appealing collection of favorites chosen from Johnson and Snider&rsquo;s international repertoires. The blending of their diverse culinary experiences results in a lineup of global street fare ranging from South American arepas to Korean bulgogi, Middle Eastern falafel to grilled corn with garlic aioli and queso fresco. Highly seasoned burgers, pastas, lamb meatballs, curry dishes, and &ldquo;meat and two&rdquo; combinations provide more traditional options along with salads and sides such as truffled fries and Yukon mashed potatoes. Recently, we settled into a cozy banquette opposite the kitchen and enjoyed the calm production in progress behind the line, munching on hummus and pita chips as our friendly server described the evening&rsquo;s specials and wines. A bottle of Collegiata Montepulciano d&rsquo;Abruzzo nicely complemented our first courses, which included bulgogi (marinated beef skewers) served with spicy dipping sauce, rice, and romaine leaves for wrapping. The hard-to-resist tater tot casserole, a nostalgic rendition baked with cheesy sauce, bacon, and grilled scallions, affirmed its reputation as ultimate American comfort food. Other favorites included arepas (grilled cornmeal cakes filled with pork, chicken, or shrimp; various mixtures of vegetables; and traditional sauces) as well as falafel (ground chickpea croquettes served with grilled pita, lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce). Our entr&eacute;e courses were quite good, beginning with shrimp curry that was the perfect blend of gently spicy yellow curry sauce and tender jumbo shrimp with potatoes, carrots, scallions, grape tomatoes, and garlic. A side dish of roasted cauliflower was presented al dente&mdash;crunchy and delicious with stone-ground mustard glaze. The nut burger, a good alternative to beef for non-meat eaters, is a mix of roasted ground almonds, peanuts, and pecans on sourdough bread with tomato, lettuce, onion, and cheese. We also shared a third entr&eacute;e, taking the chef&rsquo;s recommendation and choosing tender duck breast served with spicy Asian orange glaze and jalape&ntilde;o cheddar polenta cake&mdash;an excellent combination of flavors. While Shine&rsquo;s much-heralded chocolate-covered bacon sundae is definitely a must-try that we&rsquo;d enjoyed during other visits, on this occasion, we shared two of the evening&rsquo;s special desserts: vanilla ice cream with molten chocolate souffl&eacute; cake and panna cotta. The first was finished with a cranberry-blueberry reduction and the second with fresh strawberries in syrup. Both were velvety in texture and simply exquisite. The chefs maintained a calm, efficient demeanor throughout our visit, and their food was skillfully described by the staff. Service had a few hurdles to overcome, including ordering missteps that resulted in confusing food delivery. But in a good restaurant, it&rsquo;s not just the mistakes that can define the experience; the recovery can be as important an indicator of the service commitment as both excellent food and perfection in presentation. In this case, the error was soon forgotten, as the staff rose to the occasion with professionalism, correcting the mistake as quickly as possible. Our evening ended delightfully, and the visit was ultimately a shining success. 58 Line St., (843) 724-6789, <a href="http://www.shinecharleston.com">www.shinecharleston.com</a> Tuesday-Saturday: lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner, 5-11 p.m.; bar service, until 2 a.m. Average appetizer: $8.50 Average dinner entr&eacute;e: $15</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-feature-related-articles field-type-node-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Related articles:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/features/blu">Blu</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/features/halls_chophouse">Halls Chophouse</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-feature-typetags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">FEATURE TYPE:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/features/the_review">The Review</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">PUBLICATION:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/charleston_magazine">Charleston Magazine</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tagsfeatures field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">GENERAL TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/shine">Shine</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/the_review">The Review</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/restaurant_review">Restaurant Review</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-writernewtax field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">WRITER:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/patricia_agnew_0">Patricia Agnew</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-photographernewtax field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">PHOTOGRAPHER:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/christopher_shane_0">Christopher Shane</a></div></div></div>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:20 +0000Rory Johnson4228 at http://charlestonmag.comInterview with MIH Jeans US Director and Runway Show at Shine!http://charlestonmag.com/style_file/blog/interview_with_mih_jeans_us_director_and_runway_show_at_shine
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-18 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/shine">Shine</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/gwynns_of_mt_pleasant">Gwynn&#039;s of Mt. Pleasant</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/mih_jeans">MIH Jeans</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cmag-blog-category field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Style File</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-style-blog-author field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ayoka Lucas, Style Editor</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Gwynn's of Mt. Pleasant hosted a trunk show and fashion show for MIH Jeans.</p>
<p>I had the opportunity to chat with the U.S. Director of this popular denim line, Janie Wood! Check out this interview and get the latest on the Autumn/Winter 2009 collection! Also included is a Bonus Vlog of the London's Calling MIH a.k.a Made In Heaven Jeans runway show at Shine!</p>
</div></div></div>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:06:31 +0000Ayoka Lucas3720 at http://charlestonmag.comPop Up Shop Launch and Shine and Margo Welcome Spoleto!http://charlestonmag.com/style_file/blog/pop_up_shop_launch_and_shine_and_margo_welcome_spoleto
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-18 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/margo_kaufman_gallery">Margo Kaufman Gallery</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/shine">Shine</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/pop_up_shop">POP UP Shop</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cmag-blog-category field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Style File</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-style-blog-author field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ayoka Lucas, Style Editor</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Pop Up Shop launched Thursday night and it was a fashion filled affair with local designers on display! Then off to the Shine and Margo Found Objects Art Party to welcome Spoleto in style! Check out who is wearing what and all the fun on the scene!</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 22 May 2009 20:47:16 +0000Ayoka Lucas2667 at http://charlestonmag.comMary Norton Shoe Giveaway and More Happenings on the Charleston Fashion Scenehttp://charlestonmag.com/style_file/blog/mary_norton_shoe_giveaway_and_more_happenings_on_the_charleston_fashion_scene
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-18 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/shine">Shine</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/mary_norton">Mary Norton</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/pop_up_shop">POP UP Shop</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/ishmael">Ishmael</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/kaminer_hailsip">Kaminer Hailsip</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/margo_t_shirt">Margo t-shirt</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cmag-blog-category field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Style File</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-style-blog-author field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ayoka Lucas, Style Editor</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>No matter what the weather may be doing outside, you know it's a beautiful day when you hear that our local celebrity accessories designer, Mary Norton, is giving away a free pair of shoes!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.charlestonmag.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&amp;g2_itemId=14207&amp;g2_serialNumber=2" /></p>
<p>Yes, ladies when you purchase a full price handbag valued at $695 or more you will get a FREE pair of your choice! You know those Spoleto parties are coming up and what better way to prepare! Warning: this offer will end at 11:59pm on May 21st! Yes, like tomorrow!!! Hurry or log onto <a href="http://www.marynorton.com">www.marynorton.com</a>!</p>
<p>Don't forget tomorrow is the grand opening party for the Pop Up Shop located at 501 King and then the fashion fun does not stop there! Also tomorrow night, featured at the "Found Objects, Installations, and Other Things" exhibition at Shine will be the Ishmael paintings on 30 Margo T-shirts! You know this is an instant collectors item! To add to that, local silversmith, Kaminer Hailsip, has created 3 pieces of jewelry from fragments of broken earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and cuff links all welded together! These one-of-a-kind statement pieces will be sold for around $100 each! Wow, you had me at Limited Edition Margo shirts and re-constructed jewelry!</p>
<p>Congrats to Mary Porter for winning the Spoleto Window Poster competition both by the judges and the people's choice! She cleverly designed a couture dress out of the posters! This fashion life is the best!</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 20 May 2009 16:57:42 +0000Ayoka Lucas2659 at http://charlestonmag.comDesigner Trunk Show !http://charlestonmag.com/style_file/blog/designer_trunk_show
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-18 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/shine">Shine</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cmag-blog-category field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Style File</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-style-blog-author field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ayoka Lucas, Style Editor</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Tonight! This is a great opportunity to grab a bite to eat and also shop at the Shine debut of their designer trunk show!</p>
<p>Don't miss these local designers (many of them Charleston Fashion Week participants) Rachel Gordon, Lindsey Carter, Jodi Moylan, Jane Pope (who will soon be leaving us), Theodosia, and Proud Mary. It's hump day so what better way to get through the halfway point then with some food, drink, and amazing fashion!</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:20:37 +0000Ayoka Lucas2387 at http://charlestonmag.comCFW Launch Party at Shinehttp://charlestonmag.com/backstage_pass/blog/cfw_launch_party_at_shine
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-18 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">TAGS:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/charleston_fashion_week">charleston fashion week</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/shine">Shine</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/launch_party">launch party</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-cmag-blog-category field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Backstage Pass</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-style-blog-author field-type-list-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Reese Moore</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>6:09 PM<br />
I arrive at Shine Restaurant for the official CFW kick-off party, Fashion is Art, and the soon-to-open, chic venue is already filled with a crowd that is dressed to impress. I wave to a few friends, but if I’m going to really get to check out the pieces in the Modified Dress Project, I need to do it now before even more people arrive.</p>
<p>6:20 PM<br />
I’m still fixated on the fabulous Modified Dress Project, and I’m wondering if anyone will notice if I sneak in the bathroom and trade my dress out for Sharon Lacey’s beautiful “Hummingbird Dress” or maybe Ishmael’s sassy “Tramp” dress. Jeffery Rhodes from the Margo Kaufman Gallery must sense my deviant intentions, and he lures me away to meet participating artists Kevin Harrison and Helen Rele. Distraction tactic? I think so. </p>
<p>6:33 PM<br />
I completely forget what I’m saying because Fuschia Kawasaki has just arrived on the scene. The Stiletto Stampede costume contest winner has just redefined the term “grand entrance.” I make my way over to get a picture of that incredible python print tube dress, vintage girdle, tights, and fur ensemble, and Fuschia declares, “Honey, THIS is the future of fashion!”</p>
<p>7:19 PM<br />
I take a break from mingling and snapping pictures of Charleston’s most fashionable to catch up with constantly on the move CFW creative director Ayoka Lucas. We sneak outside to catch up and grab a photo, and I’m astounded: the line for Shine stretches around the corner! </p>
<p>7:42 PM<br />
Shine is packed! Everyone is buzzing about CFW, the upcoming shows, and the Finale Gala. Fuschia has staked out a spot on top of the bar and is surrounded by adoring fans... but I’m off to find some food and enjoy the moment.</p>
<p>8:20 PM<br />
I sneak off to a corner couch with a napkin filled with delicious little nibbles and ditch the camera for a bit. The people watching is absolutely amazing: an impromptu dance party has started to my left, drinks and animated conversation flow at the bar, and DJ CMNDer keeps the party going with his awesome mix. </p>
<p>8:57 PM<br />
The lights come up, but no one wants to leave. As the crowd begins to filter out into the night, it’s clear this year’s CFW has gotten off to a fantastic, glamorous start. Let the shows begin!</p>
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</div></div></div>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:34:34 +0000Reese Moore2142 at http://charlestonmag.com